Your baby at 10 weeks
The head remains large relative to the body. The fingers and toes become more distinct.
Small movements may occur, but it is too early to feel them. Organ development continues.
TRIMESTER 1 · WEEK 10
10 weeks pregnant
Small movements begin.
What to expect at 10 weeks pregnant: your baby, your symptoms and this week’s reminders.
Symptoms at 10 weeks pregnant
- Nausea and tiredness can continue.
- You may notice constipation or wind.
- Your sense of smell may feel stronger.
None of these symptoms is required. Symptoms alone cannot diagnose pregnancy or establish your baby’s wellbeing.
Ask your pregnancy-care team about the schedule for screening and routine appointments.
Source for this week: NHS — Week 10
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Sources and content note
This is source-based general information, not a substitute for a clinical assessment or individual care plan. The presence, absence or change of symptoms alone cannot establish pregnancy wellbeing. This content is not a personalised care plan reviewed by a healthcare professional.
This guide groups weeks 1–13 in the first trimester, 14–27 in the second, and 28 onwards in the third. Weeks refer to gestational age dated from the last menstrual period; clinical dating may differ.
- NHS — Pregnancy week by week
- ACOG — Fetal development and gestational age
- NHS — Your baby’s movements
- NHS — Pregnancy symptoms
Sources checked: 31 October 2026 · Illustrations are AI-generated conceptual drawings, not ultrasound or diagnostic images.